How to make a moving Elevator for UE4

Elevator
Elevator

In this tutorial, we will be showing how to make a working elevator. 



Getting Started
First we will add a block and then scale it for the elevator to travel its way up the side.
Tower
Tower
Then we make a platform for the actual elevator. Note: when making an elevator, make sure that you change it form a BSP to a Static Mesh. Also, you change the mobility for Static to Moveable.
Platform
Elevator Platform

Mobility
Moveable

Static Mesh
Static Mesh
Triggering

As we showed in a previous tutorial about triggering an open door, now were going to trigger a lifting elevator. First we drag a box trigger, onto the platform. You also need to change the mobility to Moveable.

Box Trigger
Trigger
You then add a Matinee to your elevator.
Matinee
Matinee
Moving

You select all actors and select a movement. Add a key frame of 5 seconds. Now your elevator can move.
Movement
Movement

Movable Elevator
Movable Elevator

Add your blueprints for triggering the elevator to lift.
Blueprints
Blueprints
Make sure that your platform is a collision, so your player is able to stand.